School Office Admin & Receptionist (Term-Time)

Company: Bourne Education Trust
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Location: Addlestone
Job Description:

We are seeking an Office Administrator–Receptionist to join our team at the Southcote Centre, within the Bourne Education Trust.

About Philip Southcote School

Philip Southcote School is a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities School for students aged 11 to 19. As part of Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi‑academy trust comprising twenty‑four schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, we are committed to “Transforming schools…changing lives”. We are extremely proud of our educational offer which has the overarching goal of preparing our students for adulthood. Philip Southcote School is a place where students quickly establish a sense of belonging and feel safe throughout their educational journey with us.

Spread across five sites within Surrey, each learning provision is staffed and resourced to meet the individual needs of all Philip Southcote students.

Philip Southcote Main School: A 3‑Form Entry site for students aged 11 to 16 years.

Philip Southcote Sixth Form: For students age 16 to 19 years, this state‑of‑the‑art and newly opened site at The Meads is within walking distance from the main school.

Philip Southcote Satellite Centres: Our centres are based within mainstream secondary schools. Chertsey High School, Chertsey; Epsom and Ewell High School and Kings International School, Camberley.

Details

Position: Office Administrator–Receptionist

Contract: Term time, permanent

Hours: 36 hours per week, 39 weeks per year – Monday to Thursday 08:00‑15:45, Friday 08:00‑15:30

Salary: Actual £23,773 (FTE £27,634)

Benefits

  • Generous workplace pension through LGPS
  • Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
  • Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
  • Well‑being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and flu vaccinations
  • Access to savings on everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
  • Work‑life balance, and family‑friendly policies and processes
  • Free on‑site parking and cycle to work scheme
  • Occupational sick pay

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide effective administrative support to the School Business Manager and office team
  • Undertake general admin duties as required for the efficient function of the office team
  • Keep up‑to‑date records of changing school information and maintain key information for reference and distribution, as necessary
  • Provide admin support to teachers and Leadership as required

Essential Requirements

  • Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
  • GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent appropriate qualification)
  • Experience working in an office environment

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Posted: June 1st, 2026